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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at −3 , 0 , 2 and 3 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x4−2x3−9x2+18x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
−3 | x+3 |
0 | x |
2 | x−2 |
3 | x−3 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=(x+3)⋅x⋅(x−2)⋅(x−3)=x4−2x3−9x2+18x